103 - Oscar Talk! Plus: Where is Kate?!?!

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This week Trae gets a crash course from Cho on all the wild drama surrounding the British royal family (with one minor divergence into weiner talk, natch), and in particular the AWOL Kate Middleton. Then, in light of last Sunday, they talk about the Oscars and some wild snubs/moments over the years..... Chapters and Takeaways below!

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Question about the Royal Family

01:07 The Mystery Surrounding Kate Middleton

03:05 Discussion about Circumcision

04:02 Circumcision in Jewish Culture

05:07 Personal Experiences with Circumcision

06:05 Controversy and Changing Attitudes towards Circumcision

07:30 Circumcision Rates in Different Countries

08:21 Similarities between Abrahamic Religions

09:19 Humor and Circumcision

10:43 Discussion about Corey's Baby's Circumcision

12:03 Different Terms for Uncircumcised Penises

13:31 Middle School Friends and Humor

15:14 Takeaway from the Conversation

16:29 Kate Middleton's Unlikely Involvement in Plastic Surgery

18:18 Kate Middleton's Family and Social Status

19:43 Photoshop Controversy and Conspiracy Theories

30:18 Photoshopped Picture of Kate Middleton

36:10 Discussion about the Oscars

43:08 Blockbusters and Best Picture

50:38 Leonardo DiCaprio and Martin Scorsese

55:16 Martin Scorsese's Oscar Snubs

58:05 The Departed and Rewatchable Movies

59:01 Legacy of Movies That Didn't Win Best Picture

01:00:48 Orson Welles and the Hollywood Elite

01:02:11 Controversial Best Picture Winners

01:03:03 The Worst Best Picture Winner

01:03:28 Spike Lee's Oscar Losses

01:04:23 Driving Miss Daisy and Green Book

01:05:21 John Cena's Oscar Appearance

01:06:14 The Oscars and Illuminati Conspiracy Theories

01:08:00 Al Pacino's Flub

01:09:25 Tarantino's Oscar Nominations

01:10:44 Tarantino's Loss to Argo

01:13:35 Once Upon a Time in Hollywood

01:14:32 The Irishman and Joker

01:15:26 The Stacked Year of the Oscars

01:20:27 Rewatchability and Comedy in Movies

01:22:41 The Russian Repair Ship Calm Chatka

01:24:58 Puritanical Buckle Blood with a Side of Meatballs

Takeaways

The mystery surrounding Kate Middleton's absence from public events has led to various theories and speculations.

Circumcision is a controversial topic, with attitudes and practices varying across different cultures and countries.

There are similarities between Abrahamic religions, and circumcision is often seen as a cultural and religious practice.

Humor plays a role in discussing sensitive topics like circumcision, and middle school friends often engage in humorous banter.

Photoshopped pictures of Kate Middleton have sparked controversy and conspiracy theories. Photoshopped pictures can cause controversy and speculation.

The Oscars have changed over the years, with blockbusters less likely to win Best Picture.

Leonardo DiCaprio and Martin Scorsese have consistently delivered great performances and films, but have faced snubs at the Oscars.

The rewatchability of movies can vary, with some films being more enjoyable to watch multiple times.

The legacy of movies that didn't win Best Picture can be affected by the films that beat them. The Oscars have a long history of controversial winners and snubs.

Directors like Orson Welles and Spike Lee have faced challenges and losses at the Oscars.

Some Best Picture winners have been criticized for their sentimentality and condescension.

The Oscars can be influenced by politics, industry dynamics, and personal biases.

Comedy and rewatchability are important factors in the success of movies.

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